Details

• Present to the venue by 7:45am. First game will start at 8:00am sharp.

• Playoff finishes by 5:00 PM

• Team registration: $120/team of up to 5 players

• Rosters must be full and confirmed by: August 8, 2025

• Level of play: Intermediate/Advanced 4v4

• Rain or shine event. If there is inclement weather, we will manage the situation the day of the event.

• Format:  

• Net height will be between 2.30-2.35m.

• Each team plays 5 single pool games, 3 playoff double-elimination brackets made (upper, middle and lower), each team plays up to 8 playoff games: 1 game winner bracket, 1 game loser bracket. 

• Each team will play between 7-13 games throughout the day. 

• Can play more games for fun if the team is eliminated from the playoffs as courts will be available as teams get eliminated.  

• All games start 0-0 and capped at 21 points. 

• One 30-second time out per game. 

• Switch sides when the first team reaches 10 points. In order to stay on schedule and be fair for weather conditions, switching sides at 10 points is highly encouraged. 

• Can volley any first contact. 

• No open hand tips allowed.

• Block counts as first contact for the defending team if the ball then enters the defending team's space. The blocker may play the ball again as the defending team's second contact.

• No mandatory rotation. Server order must be followed. 

• Server is a back row player. The back row player may not play the ball at or above the top of the net to the opponent's side while standing on or in front of the 3m line. For efficiency and to avoid confusion, this rule is mandatory.

• Any player may volley the ball over the net (forwards or backwards) to the opponent's side provided the ball travels along the trajectory where the players shoulders are facing. NO tricky volleys sideways over the net.

• Your team will be assigned to keep score on a court. We encourage your teammates to take turns so each of you can snack, hydrate, and re-apply sunscreen as needed.
  

• Other notes :

• A lunch break will be built into the schedule.

• As Shefford Park has limited food options, PCV-FVC will have food options available including: beef burgers, vegetarian burgers, hotdogs, chips, water, and Gatorade.

• Each player is encouraged to pre-order your food using the form provided. Pre-ordering your food not only will ensure we have enough food for you during the tournament, but you get a discount by pre-ordering!